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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1948

Page

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Oklahoma Senate and Fourth District Primaries Highlight Race

OKLAHOMA CITY July 22 contenders in party primaries for six offices including the Senate and Fourth District Congress races. Kerr and Smith vied for the Democratic senatorial nomination while Risley led Republicans in Oklahoma’s wide field. Steed faces Lyle Boren in a tight Democratic contest for U S representative. Claude Patrick awaits the GOP nominee as the field narrows for November. Incumbent Glen Johnson sought the U S Senate nomination amid other party races. Public notices include state Supreme Court positions and the Corporation Commission race.

Richey Ross Figley Aviecend Moore Risley Oklahoma Elatriot Steed Borerta Tont Steed Lyle Boren U. & Representa Boren Tvew Mead Wete Ecit Witl Claude T. Patrick Glen Johnson U.S Corporation Commission Supreme

Bids on College Projects Received

Oklahoma City July 22 The state board of affairs receives bids this afternoon on four institutional and college building projects. Chairman W Russell Boveman said bids were asked on a science building for Comtrat State enilene at Edmond a 930 OG yepaiy and the fire damaged aymnasion at Southeastern State College Durant a classroom building at Southwestern Institute of Technology Weatherford and for Western Oklahoma Hospital at Sup

Oklaroma City W. Russell Boveman Comtrat State Enilene Edmond OG Yepaiy Southeastern State College Durant Soathweatern Institute of Technology Weatherford Western Oklahoma Hospital

Weather Forecast for Partle Oklahoma

Partly cloudy with thundershowers likely tonight and Friday. Temperatures rise from a low near 65 in the northwest to the 70s elsewhere. High Friday expected around 90.

Oklahoma Partle Elgewberg

Congress Tightens Age Rules for Overseas Service Debate

Washington officials clash over the universal military training plan as 19-year olds face possible draft. Senate aides press Secretary Forrestal for a more flexible Selective Service Act while Congress weighs one-year volunteers and the impact on combat strength. Registrations run Aug 20 to Sept 18 with induction likely later, as officials consider a shift from lottery to age-based selection.

Washington Ghaneryn Gurney R-Sd Senate Armed Servings Committee Sere de Forrestal Brackey Gurney Farher Khye Shine Congress Foris Gurney Air Forse Slenmione Nefigials

Open July 26 Red Cross swimming course in Alva

Alva Oklahoma will host a one week Red Cross swimming program starting July 26. Gilbert Grisbic, Red Cross field representative and former waiver, will oversee water safety and tire saving instruction for the duration, with Principal Aled Born present.

Alva Swifrock ALVA Okla Red Cross Tne Eile Aled High School Princip Gilbert Grisbic Korn Seth

Ada News Office to Host Tuesday Election Party

Ada voters are invited to a Tuesday election party at the Ada News Office to hear live runoff results for the U S Senate and other races. The Associated Press wire will provide late-wide returns, with coverage starting at 10 block of North Broadway for audience convenience.

Ada News Office Neset Set Ada Associated Press U. S. Senate North Broadway

Tito Blasts Red Cominform and Yugoslav Congress

Belgrade July 22 Yugoslav leader Tito opened the fifth Congress of the Yugoslav Communist Party with an eight hour speech accusing the Soviet bloc body Cominform of seeking civil war. Rankovic, who heads the security police, spoke at length about party organization amid a Belgrade press focus on the proceedings. The paper hinted at who might follow Tito as purges and leadership reshuffles continue.

Olghod Carliners Belgrade Yugoslavia Communist Party Reshimec Marshal Tite Elec Ns Interior Alowanter Rankovic Tito Allo Oo Patty UDEBA Belurarle Tite Borba Ther Milovan Dyas Eduard Kardelj Karoléy Rankovic Dilas Franz Leshkovic Slovenia Twto Zujavic Andrija Mebrang

Helena School Gets More Funds

OKLAHOMA CITY July 3 Gov Roy J Turoert authorized transfer of 18011 80 from his contingency fund to the safe training school for white boys at Helena. Of the amount 9783 for food and clothing 4873 for plumbing repairs 2931 80 for boiler repairs and 500 for eye glasses and medical supplies. The governor said in some prices has exhausted no legislative appropriation.

Oklahoma City Roy J. Turoert Helena

Taylor Won't Refuse Votes Of Pinks

Philadelphia July 22 Senator Glendor of Idaho said today that Wallace's third party may attract socialist voters and he refuses to renounce backing. The Wallace campaign contends communists are using the new party as a tool as it heads toward its convention. Taylor says there aren’t many communists in the Wallace movement and denounces red support while warning that some may vote for the third party despite anti communist positions. The developing platform is likely to call for wage standards and mixed public and private ownership, with formal adoption after key leaders accept their roles.

Jack Bell Philadelphia Glendor Idano Eames Flake Henry Wallace Bt & News Death Mation ATA Taylor Russia P.an Cope Dyatt Law Taft Bartley

Air Force Reserve Meeting Tonight At Ada Airfield

The Ada Composite Squadron of the Air Force Reserve meets at Chaunrer Airfield tonight at 7:97. Major Morrison from Tinker Field attends and presents a training film Operation Frigid. M-Day assignments are to be discussed and former air corps personnel may reenlist if not receiving compensation and in good health.

Ada Air Forces Reserve Homgar Chaunrer Airfield Morrison Tinker Field Aining Air Corps

Officials rule on Will Rogers booklet sale in Claremore

Oklahoma City July 22 Visitors to the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore may take away a booklet containing tires and information. George T Montgomery assistant attorney general said the Will Rogers Memorial commission could legally purchase 50 booklets for resale at six and one fourth cents each. The booklets could be sold for 10 cents at the memorial and 13 cents by mail. Montgomery ruled that statutes prohibit charging admission fees and the sale of booklets and souvenirs.

Oklahoma City vPi Will Rogers Claremore George T Montgomistant Robert W. Love Lave Will Rogers Memorial Commission Montgomery

Raczlatf Resigns Winita Post for Kansas County Agent

Mrs A B Raczlatf resigns as Winita girl safety commissioner to take a county home demonstration agent position in Kansas. The move shifts local leadership as the community adjusts to an expanded county program and new agricultural outreach duties.

Wintfa Qkla A.B. Raczlatf Winita Girl Seateh Kansas

Bevin Rejects Demands to Lift Berlin Blockade

Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin said Britain will not back down from demands to lift the Soviet blockade of Berlin as a precondition for Western three power talks on Germany. He told Parliament that without free access for troops and people, discussions with the Soviet Union are impossible and Western powers may press for a vote protesting the blockade.

Eernest Bevin Bui Hftine Binckade Berte Germany House of Commons Bevin United States France Gua Cormi Mote Bartine Brivis

Rocky Mountain Tourism Fell Short of Spending in 1947 Season

Rocky Mountain tourism boomed in arrivals yet spending lagged as travelers on modest budgets dominated. Denver officials note heavy travel to Colorado, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain National Park, but luxury hotels report softer business. Inflation and war jitters cited as causes. park attendance reached 140,908 through June, up 33 percent from last year.

Tri Wuiy Rocks Colorado Denver Chamber Rocky Mountain National Park Estes Park Cole David Woolf Southern

Truman to confer with party leaders on presidential race

President Truman announced he will meet with Democratic leaders of diverse views before the presidential campaign. He said talks will include all opinions and that he plans to brief the White House panel as needed. He declined to discuss his special message to Congress or the international situation in detail, noting peace prospects look favorable. Senator Hatch warned against turning the special session into political maneuvering and argued against partisan sniping.

Washington Truman Tate J. Howard White House McGrath Congress Hevan Tev Berbert Brownell Thomas B. Dewey Tiamar Hatch Lingetime New Mexico

Valley View Open House Planned for Tuesday

Valley View hospital announces an open house on Tuesday July 27 from 9 p.m. to observe the tenth anniversary. The Medical Auxiliary outlines plans for tours of new equipment and building changes to welcome residents and invite feedback. Community interest and ideas are sought as part of the hospital’s ongoing development and connection with local churches.

Valley View Hospital

Mrs. Ellis, Long Resident Here, Taken by Death

Mrs. Jennie Mabel Ellis longtime Ada resident dies at home 220 Eighth burial at Rosedale with services by Dr Mason. She was born November 30 1836 in Texas moved to Indian Territory in 1889 to Purcell then Ada survived by two sons a daughter and several grandchildren.

Jennie Mabel Hot County Criswell Fuserat R. Ellis H. A. Badges Coox Con Texas Purcell Ada Statenond Ter Mason Rosedale Cemetery Earl Tarter Cnaster Sneed Hoyt Dyiskail Fred Keatley John de Todd Cunt Farmer Grant Breeden Raymond Wood Billie Blake M Tos Trogist de C. DeMess A.1 Melissa Pool E L. Hodes Hepooth

Voting Place Is Changed in Ward 4 Precinct 4

Voters in Ward 4 Precinct 4 must vote at 605 Wes Fourteenth, home of Mrs W A Davis, instead of the Conoca Waren House at Fourteenth and Ark. County election board secretary Julius Ransom announced the change, effective immediately after the notice.

Ome Ada Tasmeen Julius Ransom County Election Board Ward 4 W A. Davis Wes Conoca Waren Fourteenth and Ark Gote

No Definite Clues Yet in Probe of Warden's Staying

Police investigated a brutal Mansfield crime case with three bodies found in a cornfield after kidnapping. Authorities disclosed no solid leads linking suspects to the slayings of John Niebel, his wife, and their 21 year old daughter, amid notes of fingerprint evidence and attempted connections to prison crime tools.

Mansfield Elies John F Niebel Oforsaterte Onig Richland County Theodore Luty Tee Jay Frank E. Robinson Londam Grays Lavender

Oklahoma Man Unharmed After B-29 Crash in Nevada

A Nevada B-29 crash near Boulder City injures no Oklahomans except one with a broken arm. The aircraft, carrying U S Bureau of Standards instruments, sank after forceful descent into Lake Mead. The party was rescued. one crew member stated the eyeplant might be poisonous.

Boulder City Nevada Moe —Am Oklahoman Lohr FH Simerath Fieuyeserson Lake Meadresierdas Se Franz Rio Walfeware U. S

Berlin prospects brighten as Truman reviews Berlin policy

President Truman and Secretary Marshall indicate chances for world peace remain excellent after a National Security Council session on the Berlin blockade. General Clay briefed on Berlin, while Truman and aides discuss diplomatic options and report back to Congress.

Washington Trumatt Jadas Berlin U. S Lucas D. Clay Clay Truman National Security Council

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